For the Biological (or ‘Existing’) Children
Below are helpful links and resources addressing the unique experience of biological children in homes
that foster or adopt:
1. National Siblings Day (April 10)
– https://www.siblingsday.org/fact-sheet/
– https://nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-siblings-day/
– https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/national-siblings-day/
2. Article: How to Support Biological Children in Foster Families
– https://fosteringfamiliestoday.com/articles/welcome-them-home-how-can-resource-parents-support-their-biological-children-through-the-journey-of-foster-care/
3. Article: Building Strong Sibling Bonds (Biological & Foster Children)
– https://hoyleton.org/how-to-build-strong-sibling-bonds-between-biological-and-foster-care-kids/
4. Texas Foster Care Family Resources (Directory)
– https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Foster_Care/Resource_Directory.asp
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